12 Days of Christmas Dec. 25, 2023 - Jan. 5, 2024

 

Hi Everyone! We’re super excited to announce the 13th annual Pixie Faire 12 Days of Christmas celebration! This year we're doing things a little differently. The event will run on the traditional days – December 25th through January 5th, with daily updates and one amazing grand prize! All of it will happen here in this single blog post.

For 2024, the emphasis is 12 Days of Sewing With Cinnamon & Friends! We're going to share what's new & exclusive for SWC members, what's to come in 2024, and 12 days of a "taste and see" for everyone!

Are you ready?

What's New in 2024? Pixie Cuts: I'm super excited to announce that we will be rolling out Pixie Cuts as new exclusive benefit for Sewing With Cinnamon members. The Pixie Cuts collection of items is starting to roll out and includes (or will include):

  • Fabric "by the yard"
  • Fabric "precuts" 
  • Fabric closeouts (not to be re-stocked)
  • Fabric remnants (end of bolt extras)
  • Elastic "by the yard"
  • Trims "by the yard"
  • and more...

These are stand alone, a-la-cart items (different than curated Pixie Packs). The items in this collection will be viewable by everyone but available exclusively for SWC members to purchase! We'll be adding to this collection over the 12 days, so be sure to check back frequently!

Not a member yet? Learn more about all the amazing benefits of the Sewing With Cinnamon membership community here: Sewing With Cinnamon 

Oh Yeah, Just a reminder that Sewing With Cinnamon members can get free shipping* on qualifying orders! Be sure to read the details on the SWC sign-up page to learn more.

 

12 Days of Christmas Grand Prize Giveaway!

We love fabric and we know you love fabric too! We've collected a huge assortment of fabrics featured in Pixie Packs, trims, notions, and more to create the ultimate sewing bundle prize valued at over $300!

To enter the giveaway, scroll down to the bottom of this post and follow the instructions in the contest widget. On each day from December 25th through January 5th we are going to add additional ways to enter the grand prize giveaway. So, be sure to set your alarm, bookmark our blog, and remember to check back each day. The giveaway will begin today and end at midnight pacific time on January 5th. Don’t miss out!

 

 

What's in Store for 2024: Did you know that Sewing With Cinnamon launched in April 2017 and since that date we've published 78 courses, including over 300 individual videos Wow! You might think we've covered everything there is to cover, but you're wrong! We've polled members and come up with a set of new ideas for the coming year.

We're super excited about what we have planned for 2024! Here's the calendar of upcoming course themes:

  • January - Sewing A Themed Wardrobe: Gymnastics (Kicking off on Tuesday, January 9th)
    • Something for Lila® In this course we have a few new patterns and a few fun & crafty projects. Sew-along with Cinnamon as she shows you how to make the Malibu Libby Hollywood Tracksuit! Join Shari for a sew-along for her new tumbling mat pattern and a few other projects (making a set of uneven bars and a balance beam!)
  • February - Sewing A Tudor Gown (With Shari Fuller)
    • In this course, Shari will be reflecting on the Tudor time period and showcasing one of her patterns with a sew-along as well as detailed technique tutorials.
  • March - Sewing With Hardware
    • You asked, we're getting it ready! This course will focus on adding hardware to your fashion in miniature projects! Tiny buckles, rivets, eyelets, and more. Join us!
  • April - Sew Along With A Grimm Fairy Tale
    • Shari has something special planned for this topic - stay tuned for more details!
  • May - Sewing On The Go
    • In May Cinnamon will be traveling to Africa with Sew Powerful. We thought it would be fun to showcase some projects that you can "sew-on-the-go" as well as creative ways to travel with your sewing supplies.
  • June - Coordinating Fabric Prints
    • We've got a large Tilda® Fabrics collection on pre-order with a ship date of May 2024. The prints are absolutely perfect for tiny clothes and there are 32 different ones that coordinate! This course will highlight ways to work with prints and how to coordinate them in different ways.
  • July - Historical 1770s Williamsburg
    • Shari will be presenting another historical fashion series, this time focusing on 1770s Williamsburg.
  • August - Back To School Through The Eras
    • This course will highlight 4 different eras and showcase a back to school collection with sew-alongs and technique tutorials.
  • September - Sewing on the Bias, Madeleine Vionnet
    • Highlighting the use of bias cut fabric in clothing designs, with a look at the icon Madeleine Vionnet!
  • October - Sewing In The Style of Iconic Barbie outfits (For AG)
    • With all the hype over Barbie, we thought it would be fun to showcase 4 different iconic Barbie fashions and replicate the looks for 18" dolls. Stay tuned for new patterns and sew-alongs!
  • November - Creative Upcycling - A Doll House 
    • The ultimate upcycling project, turning a piece of furniture into a darling doll house with storage too! Shari has some ideas to share - this will be fun!
  • December - The Nativity Story
    • Focusing on the classic Nativity Story, join us as we create the Nativity Scene and highlight the story along the way!

Interested in joining the community? Learn more about all the amazing benefits of the Sewing With Cinnamon membership community here: Sewing With Cinnamon 

SWC members get access to downloadable videos as well as streaming them. The 2024 courses will be exclusive content for members only! 

 

A Sewing With Cinnamon Preview For Everyone!

I mentioned that we began posting SWC courses in April 2017, that's almost 7 years ago - I'm shocked at how time flies! We've begun to roll out the earliest courses on the Sewing With Cinnamon Youtube Channel and we're excited to have you check them out!

Over the next 12 days we'll be posting 12 full courses for everyone to enjoy!

 

Day 1 : Sewing The Denim Jacket!
Go To The Full Denim Jacket Course on YouTube
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Day 2 : Sewing With Zippers!
Go To The Full Sewing With Zippers Course on YouTube
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Day 3 : Simply Shoes!
Go To The Full Simply Shoes Course on YouTube
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Day 4 : Sewing With Specialty Fabrics!
Go to the full Sewing With Specialty Fabrics Course on YouTube
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Day 5 : Fabric Manipulation Techniques
Go To The Full Fabric Manipulation Course on YouTube!
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Day 6 : Sewing With Elastics
Go To The Full Sewing With Elastics Course on YouTube!
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Day 7 : Sewing With Heavyweight Fabrics
Go ToThe Full Sewing With Heavyweight Fabrics on YouTube!
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Day 8 : Hemming Techniques
Go To The Full Hemming Techniques Course on YouTube
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Day 9: Sewing Curves and Corners
Go To The Full Curves & Corners Course on YouTube!
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Day 10 : Sewing Machine Presser Feet
Go To The Full Sewing Machine Presser Feet Course on YouTube!
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Day 11 : Sewing Perfect Pleats
Go To The Full Sewing Perfect Pleats Course on YouTube!
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Day 12 : Sewing Modified Pattern Hacks
Go To The Sewing Modified Pattern Hacks Playlist on YouTube

 

 

Contest Details: You enter through the entry form that is embedded on this page and appears just below this paragraph, if you don't see it, be sure to visit the page from your desktop or an alternate browser such as Google Chrome. It may not appear on all mobile devices. The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. This is not a comment contest - in other words, leaving a comment on the bottom of this page is not an official entry method. The only required entry method is to leave a comment under this post and then confirm that you did it in the contest widget. One person will receive the Pixie Faire Ultimate Sewing Supplies Bundle. You can enter once, or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increase your chances of winning. Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. While we wish we could run this contest everywhere, for legal reasons it is only open to eligible residents of the U.S. and Canada, not including Rhode Island. This contest is exclusively endorsed by Pixie Faire. 

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Okay, good luck, and if we’ve forgotten anything we will modify and/or update this post as needed.

We hope you enjoy our 12 Days Of Christmas Celebration. We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support and wish you a happy holiday season, and a terrific new year!

Merry Christmas!

Cinnamon & Team Pixie Faire

PS. We're working hard to make Sewing With Cinnamon & Friends your go-to resource for doll clothes sewing tutorials and instruction! Leave a comment below and let us know what types of courses or video tutorials you'd like to see us incorporate into our upcoming classes!

or fill in the blank "My biggest sewing challenge is______"


100 Comments

Jane Parks
Jane Parks

January 04, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is just sitting down and getting started.

Pat Stoughton
Pat Stoughton

January 04, 2024

Tiny add-on are annoying. Often, I use fabric glue to save my sanity.

Dolores
Dolores

January 04, 2024

My biggest challenge is staying organized.

Lisa
Lisa

January 04, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing knit fabrics.

Barbara
Barbara

January 04, 2024

My current biggest challenge is getting my sewing area reorganized after a long illness and it being used as a “dumping area”! Progress is being made! And I’m looking forward to enjoying sewing again.

Kathy
Kathy

January 04, 2024

One of my biggest sewing challenges is to get a collar to lay flat and even on both sides.

Sigrid
Sigrid

January 04, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is finding the time to sew. With work, kids, house, Husband just passed away and Grandma being sick, it is hard to get motivated in the evening, when you are tired.

Patience Gray
Patience Gray

January 04, 2024

Would love to see a video on how to do hand stitched buttonholes

Lynn
Lynn

January 04, 2024

I had no siblings growing up.so my companions were my dolls. Have always loved dolls to this day.I appreciate the video tips on you tube for making the wardrobes they wear. A big thank you for your time and inspiration.

Teresa
Teresa

January 04, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is simply getting started. I do various projects. Quilting mostly and I need to set aside a day a week to just do doll clothes! My grandmother actually sold doll clothes for a living. She owned a small shoe shop and made beautiful doll clothes that she had in a small section within the store. So….she found time! Why can’t I?

Grace Large
Grace Large

January 04, 2024

My biggest challenge is health issues.

Carolyn
Carolyn

January 04, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is finding prints the right size for doll clothes.

Diane
Diane

January 04, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is not having enough time to sew all my ideas.

Nancy
Nancy

January 04, 2024

My biggest challenge is trying to find the time to sew

Kathy
Kathy

January 04, 2024

My biggest challenge is just getting started

Pattij
Pattij

January 04, 2024

Mu biggest challenge is to try to find the time to sew

Jeanette
Jeanette

January 04, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is finishing projects

Elaine R
Elaine R

January 04, 2024

My biggest challenge is to get more organized.

Christine Smith
Christine Smith

January 04, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is keeping little garments from fraying.

Liza
Liza

January 04, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is making time to sew.

Susan
Susan

January 04, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is convincing myself that I can do it.

Marlene
Marlene

January 04, 2024

Love using the Pixie faire patterns!!

Fran
Fran

January 04, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is organizing my works in progress and prioritizing them in order to work on first. Which I am working on right now, so hopefully I can overcome this challenge:)

ELAINE
ELAINE

January 04, 2024

Just beginning to make doll clothes with my granddaughter after a many year break since making them with my grown daughters. This is very helpful!!

Frances
Frances

January 04, 2024

My biggest challenges have been nicely addressed by watching the Pixie Faire videos!

Caitlin Bryant
Caitlin Bryant

January 04, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is finding the right fabric! I’m often very picky abiut what I’m looking for to use in a specific project. I spent days searching for the closest fabric match I coukd get over the summer. The fabric became a doll dress I am extremely proud of, so my pickiness was rewarded for sure!

Jocelyn
Jocelyn

January 04, 2024

My biggest challenge is which of your wonderful patterns for RRFF to make next! Thank you!

Toni C
Toni C

January 03, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is having sewing and craft supplies organized! I wish I had a convenient dedicated storage space with easy access to patterns, notions, fabric, etc. I would have said “TIME” was biggest challenge, but it’s the delay organizing materials and supplies that cuts down on that time. I hope the new year brings untold blessings to the Pixie Faire bunch, the Sew Powerful ladies, and all you craft and sewing addicts who use your talents to bless others.

Anne
Anne

January 03, 2024

My biggest challenge is starting a project. I have lots of ideas, and then don’t start one. Do you think anyone would like to make the “Villager” clothes from the 1960’s? The blouses had Peter Pan collars and little prints. The skirts were pleated or A-line. The sweaters matched the skirt color.

Jane Parks
Jane Parks

January 03, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is procrastination. I put chores in front of sewing but then I procrastinate the chores.

Nancy Unruh
Nancy Unruh

January 03, 2024

I love dolls and own a lot. I love sewing for dolls though time is always an issue. I find it hard to work with fiddly pieces but try nonetheless.

Patti
Patti

January 03, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is sticking to one project and finishing it until it is done!

Piroska
Piroska

January 03, 2024

I’d love to see more 60s fashion.

Karen
Karen

January 03, 2024

Your videos have addressed several of my sewing challenges from making Jane’s, sewing invisible zippers, and shirring wit elastic.

Becky
Becky

January 03, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is working with silky, slippery, thin, fine, sparkly, sequin-y fabrics!

Becky
Becky

January 03, 2024

One of my biggest challenges at the moment is never being home! I’m away at various homes of my family to help them out, so I really need more time at home at my own sewing machine. :)

Sandy Stave
Sandy Stave

January 03, 2024

Getting snaps to match perfectly. Unfortunately, the pin in the center holes no longer work. The holes are too tiny. I also can never sew a button over a snap unless I can slip my finger between the bodice and the facing.

Mary
Mary

January 03, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is staying organized!

Liza
Liza

January 03, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is my 40+ year old seeing machine.

Lois
Lois

January 03, 2024

I wish I had better internet so that I could watch SWC.

J. Phariss
J. Phariss

January 03, 2024

Keeping things organized. I lose sewing time when I have to turn the place upside down looking for what I need.

Ronda
Ronda

January 03, 2024

I have trouble working with glue!

Lorraine
Lorraine

January 03, 2024

Finding time to sew when I have so many things that need doing.

Cora
Cora

January 03, 2024

I would like to see a course on bead embellishment for dolls.

Peggy Sperrazza
Peggy Sperrazza

January 03, 2024

My biggest challenge is getting started. I have so many ideas in my head, but it’s hard pushing the “Go” button!

Laura
Laura

January 03, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is fixing my hand from carpel tunnel and trigger finger so I can sew again. After 3 babies this past year I had surgery so I can get moving again.

Bev
Bev

January 03, 2024

I would like to see a class on taking apart jewelry and repurposing on dolls and doll clothes.
Another idea for a class, If possible, how to make head bands?, barrettes? I have tried to figure out on my own if it is possible to make a doll headband out of a larger one.

Kathy
Kathy

January 03, 2024

A big challenge for me is taking the time to sew. I can get sidetracked with other things, when I should be sewing.

elaine
elaine

January 03, 2024

My biggest challenge is taking time to finish started projects before beginning a new one.

Dorothy Le
Dorothy Le

January 03, 2024

I’m looking forward to shoes and more shoes

Debra Luecke
Debra Luecke

January 03, 2024

My biggest challenge is finding the time

Stephanie D
Stephanie D

January 03, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is figuring out what fabric to use and zippers.

Donna
Donna

January 03, 2024

My biggest challenge is my life is to busy to sew right now.

Sigrid
Sigrid

January 03, 2024

My biggest challenge is finding time to sew, since my Husband passed, I don`t have much time left for myself.

Becky Snider
Becky Snider

January 03, 2024

My biggest challenge is getting motivated

Becky Snider
Becky Snider

January 03, 2024

My biggest challenge is finding time to sew

Lisa
Lisa

January 03, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing buttonholes that are all the same size.

Donna
Donna

January 03, 2024

More on sewing with stretch fabric

Christine Smith
Christine Smith

January 03, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is finishing projects.

Pat Stoughton
Pat Stoughton

January 03, 2024

The shoes are the best of the best. And I enjoy the videos. Wonderful instructions.

Gaile Doskocil
Gaile Doskocil

January 03, 2024

My biggest challenge since i retired is getting everything done i want to do and still find time to sew. I love to sew for my Welli Wisher dolls, but there is not a market for these doll clothes around here, so i mostly sew for the 18 inch AG dolls.

BrendaK
BrendaK

January 03, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is finding to time to make all the dresses I have patterns to make!

Deb
Deb

January 03, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is choosing the fabric colour and print suitable to the pattern .

Kathy  m
Kathy m

January 03, 2024

MORE SEW ALONG CLASS and more time to watch

Elizabeth Murphy
Elizabeth Murphy

January 03, 2024

My biggest challenge is machine embroidery, especially on small doll outfits

Linda
Linda

January 03, 2024

My biggest challenge is to find time to make clothes for my now great granddaughter who just got her first doll.

Carolyn
Carolyn

January 03, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is making time to sew.

Sandra
Sandra

January 03, 2024

What to make next

Tracie
Tracie

January 03, 2024

So many projects so little time.

Sandra Bond
Sandra Bond

January 03, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is not enough time to make all the things I want to.

Crystal
Crystal

January 03, 2024

Unfortunately my invisible zipper foot only has a small hole for the needle and one groove for the teeth so I’m not sure how to use it. I own a Singer sewing machine.

Frances
Frances

January 03, 2024

My biggest challenge is your generosity! So much good stuff to learn, and to make use of.

Claudia Flinn
Claudia Flinn

January 03, 2024

My biggest challenge is what to make next

Becky Snider
Becky Snider

January 02, 2024

My biggest challenge is finding new and different fabrics and findings to make unique one of a kind outfits.

Lani
Lani

January 02, 2024

I need time to organize my work area!!

Krystal
Krystal

January 02, 2024

My biggest challenge is trying to stay organized to be able to sew quickly.

Cynthia
Cynthia

January 02, 2024

My biggest challenge is finding time and energy to sew

Joyce
Joyce

January 02, 2024

My biggest challenge is finding time to finish all of the different projects I have started.

Theresa
Theresa

January 02, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is that I feel like I only know the “old way” to do things.

Deborah P.
Deborah P.

January 02, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is getting buttonholes even.

Alice Ghent
Alice Ghent

January 02, 2024

How about a class in choosing trims to fit the scale size of either the fabric and/or pattern.

Deb
Deb

January 02, 2024

I would like to get more proficient at using the many different presser feet that I have .

Karen
Karen

January 02, 2024

Time is my biggest challenge.

Carolyn
Carolyn

January 02, 2024

My biggest sewing Charlie finding the time to sew.

Patricia
Patricia

January 02, 2024

My biggest challenge is that I bought a new sewing machine and I am intimidated by the increased technology. Due to this and the holidays I have not attempted to sew on it. I will do it probably next week after packing up all these decorations.

Crystal
Crystal

January 02, 2024

I learned how easy it is to put binding around a neck edge or the waistband of a skirt! I was daunted at first but now it’s easy-peasy!

Pat
Pat

January 02, 2024

My biggest challenge is not sewing only one outfit. I need to learn to sew in batches. Once I make one item and show people , they want it.

Christine Smith
Christine Smith

January 02, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is finding the time for it.

Rosemary
Rosemary

January 02, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is finishing projects. If I get to a point that is not going together with way it should or I’m not certain how to put it together, I stop, walk away to think about it and on many occasions set it aside and start working on something else. As you can imagine, my stack of unfinished projects is quite large.

Sigrid
Sigrid

January 02, 2024

My biggest challenge is working on corners. I can never get the binding right.

Jennifer
Jennifer

January 02, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is staying organized and putting things away as I work on projects.

Krynne
Krynne

January 02, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is trying to find materials without having it cost so much.

Paula Mangum
Paula Mangum

January 02, 2024

My biggest challenge is downsizing enough to find storage for the beautiful fabrics I find at quilt shops and all the wonderful sewing accessories and tools.

Michelle
Michelle

January 02, 2024

my biggest issue is finding enough time to sew and work full time

Jane Parks
Jane Parks

January 02, 2024

One of my biggest challenges is time management. I get overwhelmed with all I need to be doing because somewhere along the line I have procrastinated. Then I end up doing nothing

BrendaK
BrendaK

January 02, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is avoiding housework so I can sew!!

Kathy
Kathy

January 02, 2024

I would like to see a video on sewing velvet material.

Linda
Linda

January 02, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is to find time to use my drawer full of material.

Deb
Deb

January 02, 2024

My biggest sewing challenge is fraying seams, finishing seams without a serger.

Sandra
Sandra

January 02, 2024

Sew many patterns sew little time

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